High-Protein Cream of Vegetable Soup

This came from Obesity Help. I have not tried this, just posting for safe keeping.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 1  cup  vegetables (chopped, fresh or frozen)
• 3⁄4 teaspoon onion, dried
• 1⁄8 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3⁄4 cup  nonfat dry milk powder
• 1  cup skim milk
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1  dash pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  instant bouillon
• 1  scoop  unflavored  protein powder (optional)

Directions

1. Combine vegetables and water in a saucepan. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender. Combine other ingredients. Mix well. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently to avoid scorching, until soup has thickened. Mix in blender until smooth.
2. Add protein powder (if desired) when soup is a warm (not hot or will curdle) temperature.